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Toyota Prius vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,678

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $1,447

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,780

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $2,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelPriusPriusPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimBaseTouringTouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $20,780 $24,510
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $19,508 $22,939
Floor mats 184 184    
Cargo net 49 49    
Antilock brakes (ABS)     625  
Floor mats 112 112    
Cargo net 34 34    
Antilock brakes (ABS)     569  
Options (change) 233 233 625 0
Options (change) 146 146 569 0
Destination 720 720 720 720
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $20,678 $21,573 $22,125 $25,230
Total Invoice $18,780 $19,532 $20,797 $23,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $762
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,373
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelPriusPriusPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimBaseTouringTouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H150hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTA4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,678$21,573$22,125$25,230
Adjustments for Features0-625-685-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,678$20,948$21,440$22,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0$830
Total Invoice$18,780$19,532$20,797$23,659
Adjustments for Features0-566-644-2,776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,780$18,966$20,153$20,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$186$0$730

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelPriusPriusPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimBaseTouringTouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input  $50$50
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Stain-resistant fabric  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,665$3,290$3,350$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$685$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-566-644-2,776

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20082009
ModelPriusPT Cruiser
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length175.0 in168.9 in
Width67.9 in67.1 in
Height58.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.464.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser specs.

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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